Dougherty County Georgia Public Records
The government of Dougherty County, Georgia is led by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and enacting ordinances. The county is also served by a number of other elected officials, including a Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, Clerk of Superior Court, and Coroner.
The county seat of Dougherty County is Albany, Georgia. The county has a population of 94,565, according to the 2019 U.S. Census. The median household income is $37,845, and the median home value is $97,400. The county is home to several colleges and universities, including Albany State University, Darton State College, and Albany Technical College.
Dougherty County Courthouse
Dougherty County Georgia Court is located at 225 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701. It is a Superior Court that handles civil and criminal cases. It also handles probate, juvenile, and magistrate court cases. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Dougherty County Court Jurisdiction
Dougherty County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Albany, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, juvenile matters, and mental health cases. The address is: Dougherty County Courthouse, 225 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701.
Dougherty County Historical Facts
1. The founding of Albany, Georgia in 1836.
2. The Battle of Albany in 1864 during the Civil War.
3. The establishment of the Albany State University in 1903.
4. The Albany Movement of 1961, a civil rights protest.
5. The opening of the Albany Museum of Art in 1989.
6. The opening of the Flint Riverquarium in 2001.
7. The opening of the Albany Civil Rights Institute in 2004.
8. The opening of the Albany Dougherty County Public Library in 2007.
9. The opening of the Albany Welcome Center in 2009.
10. The opening of the Albany International Airport in 2011.